Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHILE VERDE

4801 34 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 24, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3116572
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7654879
DBPR license6217864

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 24, 2021 11:34 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 26, 2021 9:06 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over unwashed produce. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on dinning room floor near bar 1 live on hallway wall adjacent kitchen 2 live on kitchen floor 1 live by water heater 1 live by back door **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (48°F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (48°F – Cold Holding) Employee moved to reach in Freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Roach spray stored next to clean containers. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed big 6 packet to person in charge. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in three compartment sink twice and then returned to working with clean equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Soda machine near nozzles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soil at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior of reach in coolers on cook line by grill soiled. Exterior of oven. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar and in kitchen next to sod machine. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead roaches around perimeter of dining area on floor, 3 dead roaches by cashier stand 4 dead roaches and 2 eggs behind cashier stand Approximately 30 dead roaches behind bar Approximately 25 on hallway floor adjacent to kitchen 3 dead on cook line 4 dead roaches in oven on cook line 4 dead roaches in reach in cooler at end of cook line next to make cooler Approximately 50 dead roaches behind Reach in cooler by dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table next to microwave. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of cooler heavily soiled with food. Employee cleaned cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on floor by water heater. Employee removed. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.